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Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice (Copycat)
Learn the secrets to making Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice at home. It all starts with the right type of rice cooked in an unusual way.
Sometimes in life, it's the simplest things that are the best. After all, what is more satisfying than tucking into a huge scoop of Chipotle's famous Cilantro-Lime Rice? It's soft and fluffy with just the right amount of chew and a noticeable absence of stickiness. It's friends with all the other ingredients on the menu and can work equally well on a burrito as on a salad. How do they do it? Why is the Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice so perfect?
Cooking perfect rice, cilantro-lime or otherwise, has been a goal of mine for quite some time. Over the years I brought my rice from crunchy and bland to properly seasoned and soft, but it was still sticky. I tried different varieties of rice: Jasmine, Basmati, long-grain, and short-grain. I never quite found what I was looking for.
Let me start off by saying: Although Chipotle uses long-grain rice, I found that I was able to most closely mimic their rice by using Basmati. I had tried Basmati in the past, but I cooked it using the typical method for all kinds of rice. That is, measure a certain ratio of rice to water, boil, cover, and wait until all the water has absorbed. I've read things about soaking rice 30 minutes prior, or rinsing it until the water runs clear, but none of that ever seemed to really make a difference.
Here's the secret: For the perfect Basmati rice, it doesn't actually matter how much water you use as long as it's A LOT. You'll need to use at least 4 cups of water for every cup of rice, and leave it uncovered while it boils. I have updated this recipe to include a bay leaf, recommended by many of the commenters below. The final step is rinsing the rice in hot water after it's been drained. Stir in lime and lemon juices, salt, and finely chopped cilantro while the rice is still warm. And that's it.
One last thought: Chipotle uses Rice Bran Oil in their rice. I have not added it here, and I don't know if they add it to the water while the rice cooks or somehow add it at the end. I think the rice is delicious enough on its own without added oil.
It's perfect, each and every time.
Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice (Copycat Recipe)
Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 2 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 22 min
- 2 c. basmati rice
- 2 ¼ tsp. salt, divided
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 T. finely chopped cilantro
- 2 T. fresh lime juice
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups water to a boil.
- Add rice, 2 tsp. salt, and bay leaf; stir, and return to a boil. Boil uncovered for 12 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain rice and rinse with hot water. Pour into a large bowl.
- Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and lemon juice. Add remaining ¼ tsp. salt or additional salt to taste. Serve hot or at room temperature.
This recipe for Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice originally appeared at FoodPolitic.
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68 Responses to "Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice (Copycat)"
So interesting! Definitely going to have to try this!,
Have you ever tried making this with brown rice?
I LOOOOOVE rice & for want to try this recipe. Is the rice fully cooked?
Why is it called Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice if there is no Chipotle in the receipe.
Next time read the damn article before making such an idiotic observation.
Hey Meggan,
Quick question: will the rice come out mushy or over cooked at all? Is there anything special I need to do to prevent that?
I watch the ladies season the rice at the local shop. They add the cilantro, salt, and then start stirring it. They actually spray the lime water from a spritzer, stir, spritz, stir, etc. until they get it flavored the way they want it.
Just another method…
I made this with brown basmati rice and it was still hard and crunchy at 12 minutes. It ended up taking more then 40 minutes to cook
When I have had Chipotle's rice, it seems like it is spicy. This recipe does not have any spice in it so is there a difference?
Chipotle cooks their rice in a rice pot and while it is cooking, several whole bay leaves are added to the pot. Once the rice is taken from the pot, sunflower oil is added to the pot and the bay leaves are removed. If you've ever had bay leaves you know that it has a certain spiciness to it. After the bay leaves are removed, the rice is portioned out into four separate pans and left in heated shelves until they need more rice on the line, the kosher salt, cilantro and lemon/lime mixture are stirred in just before the rice is sent to the front line to be served to the customers.
Made this tonight, and it was outstanding. Better than the famous chains! Halved the recipe so shortened the cook time by a few minutes. Just awesome!! Great great tips!
I just love chipotle's rice. not sure which came first – wahoo's tacos or chipotle, but I first had this rice at wahoo's in socal when they only had a few chain of restaurants.
Do we need some curry or gravy to eat with this as a munch? Pls do let us know
How well does this keep in the fridge? I want to make it ahead of time for a party
I have never actually made it ahead of time so I cannot say for sure. I do make batches of rice frequently which I store in the fridge, and I reheat small portions for fried rice or adding to soup or whatever, and it works great. In this case, I guess I would say add the salt and lime juice and cilantro right before serving, rather than before refrigerating. You'll have to decide on a way to reheat the rice though. I don't know how well this would, but if it were me, I'd probably reheat it in a dry non-stick skillet. Good luck!
Hi Meggan-
Do you have portions for making this recipie for a crowd (about 40 servings)? Thanks, Julie
Hi Julie, I wish I did but I truly don't. I've never made this recipe other than the version listed above. I guess I would just triple the recipe twice… at least. Good luck, I wish I could offer more advice!
I did not want to try this, because boiling rice uncovered seemed so contrary to the way I have been taught to cook rice. Holy moly, I am soooo glad I did. That was the fluffiest, most perfect rice I have EVER made! It was just like Chipotle's! Now every rice recipe I make will be made this way! I loved it!! Thanks!
Thank you Olivia! I know, it's a weird way to cook rice and I didn't believe it either at first. Thanks for giving the crazy idea a shot, so glad it worked for you and that you liked it!
I like it even better with some zest of lime in it, too. gives it a "warmer" flavor.
THAT sounds fabulous!
I used this method for my rice a few weeks ago. I followed each step exactly except I used chicken broth instead of water. But I plan to use the same method again for this recipe but using water instead. I'll say that my rice was perfect! It was completely cooked, not musy or sticky.
Rhonda, I love using chicken broth when I cook rice, especially brown rice! It tastes so great. I haven't tried it with this method or with Basmati rice, but I'm glad it worked for you and that you liked it. Thank you for letting me know!
Rhonda, I love using chicken broth when I cook rice, especially brown rice! It tastes so great. I haven't tried it with this method or with Basmati rice, but I'm glad it worked for you and that you liked it. Thank you for letting me know!
This is such a great simple twist on plain rice! I am having a taco bar today and you know, I'm going to make this to have on the side! Thanks Meggan!
hi.. just a lil confused, why do you have to rinse the rice with water after its cooked? wouldnt it get soggy?
It definitely doesn't get soggy. So with normal rice, when you cover it, it absorbs all the water and when it is done, you are left with just rice in the pan and no water. With basmati rice, you cook it uncovered in tons of water, more than would ever be absorbed. You rinse it at the end to get rid of the excess starch so the grains stay separated and don't clump together. I know, it sounds like a weird way to do it, but it definitely works. It's actually the way the say to cook the rice on the package (well, they offer like 3 methods) so it is no ground-breaking revelation on my part! I would not SOAK the rice when it's cooked, just put it in a fine mesh strainer and give it a rinse.
i worked at chipotle, this is close. All we did was cook the rice with water and bay leaves in a rice cooker, then we added salt and citrus (mostly lime) juice.
Bay leaves? Amazing! No rice bran oil? They have it listed in the ingredient list. I wondered if that was how they got the grains to separate so nicely. I really need to get a job there so I can learn the secrets!
oops, i totally did forget, we do add oil to the rice after we cook it, but the bay leaves are important to the flavor as well. :P
That is such an insider tip, I never would have guessed that in a million years. I can't wait to make another batch and add those to see how it improves things! Thank you so much!
Use Olive oil is the best
Hi! I just wanted to add that yes, excess water is key to non-sticky rice. BUT I read a blog not long ago that perfected my basmati rice making. Wash rice, soak the rice in excess water for half an hour before cooking, then use a ratio of 1 cup rice : 2 cups water and cook like normal rice (on high until boiling, then cover and simmer for 15 mins). With this method you don't have to strain, which can get messy.
I have seen recipes that suggest soaking rice in water to remove excess starch. I know it definitely works; I just find it easier to strain the rice after cooking it and giving it a rinse. I guess it depends on the size of your strainer! Still, I'd like to try your method and see if it works better. Thank you for the suggestion!
The secret to fluffy rice, isn't a lot of water. It's cooking the raw rice first in oil, until the rice is clear, then adding in twice as much water by volume as rice, salt and any seasoning you want IN the rice, such as a bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then stick the lid on, reduce your heat to low for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it steam for 15 minutes. Open, use a fork to fluff the rice, none of it sticks, and there's no draining, or rinsing.
I could see this method being very effective because you cook the rice first in oil which would prevent sticking. I have a few baked rice dishes that start that way and it always yields fluffy, individual grains. Great method!
Well well! I was googling for a cilantro rice recipe….and look what came up! Going on my dinner table tonight :)
Tried this over the weekend and it came out perfect. Exactly like Chipotle. My new mission is to figure out how they make their pinto beans. Any ideas?
Hi Kristyn, I haven't made their pinto beans myself, but here's what I dug up from the site. I imagine it would take some trial & error to get it right. I've added that recipe to my to-do list! "Simmered with onions, garlic, oregano, and chipotle-chili adobo."
Can I make this but with regular long grain white rice
Hi Jennifer, the technique I have outlined above (cooking with a ton of water, leaving the pot uncovered) won't work with regular long-grain rice. If I were going to use regular rice, I would rinse it first to remove as much starch as possible (to prevent sticking) and then cook the rice according to the package directions. Chipotle uses regular long-grain rice so you should be able to, too! I just had better luck with the basmati. Good luck!
Chipolte's website says the Cilantro-Lime Rice is a lemon lime flavor. Your recipe is wrong and tastes it.
Extra long grain rice with cilantro and fresh lemon and lime.
You are right, there should be both lemon and lime juice. I caught that for their guacamole so I don't know how I missed it for this rice. Thanks for letting me know. They also use Rice Bran oil and a Bay Leaf so I need to re-work this recipe for sure.
What temperature are you cooking the rice at for 12 minutes. When i place it on low heat the boil slowly goes down. Would u recommend I keep it at medium heat ?
Hi Meggan,
Rice and masoor dal – called dal – chawal, are a staple in our culture. We eat them every single day, made from scratch every singly day!! We make varieties of flavored rice – atleast 12 and more in some regions of our country, and equal number of varieties of dal. Most if not all of these varieties call for fluffy, soft yet non-sticky rice. For generations people in our culture have been cooking rice uncovered on stove, a perfect make, every single time. As a matter of fact, the first thing young girls are taught to make in the kitchen is making perfect rice. I have never heard of rinsing the rice after it is cooked, though. That is interesting, however. I shall try that for today's lunch. Your method of cooking rice and the choice of masoor dal to go with it, suggests, you have quite some expertise with Indian cuisine – both cooking and tasting! Keep up the good work of spreading joy!
As for the rice, are there any nutrients left after this cooking process? Yikes!
I currently live outside the U.S. and I barely remember Chipotle… Now I can save myself the waiting in line cause this rice is amazing!! Perfect recipe, I followed it to a t (along with your black beans and chicken recipes- did the best I could with that one) and it was all really delicious. I don't think I will ever cook rice with a lid again!
Hi! I just want to say that I use Minute Rice Premium Rice in a rice cooker and it works great! I just at lemon juice, lime juice and salt to taste. Add chopped cilantro, top with some mozzarella cheese and a little sour cream ( this is how my 5 year old devours it at Chipotle and at home!) Its great!! Pretty darn close to the real thing.
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WASHINGTON - The Georgetown University women's basketball team (7-12, 1-6 BIG EAST) will travel to Queens, N.Y., for a BIG EAST Conference road matchup against the St. John's University Red Storm on Sunday at 6 p.m. The game will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 with Chris Shearn calling the action and Leslie Hill commentating.
Earlier this week, the Hoyas fell, 92-69, to the DePaul University Blue Demons at McDonough Arena. Georgetown was down by just five at the half, but struggled in the second. Senior forward Andrea White (Lancaster, Va./Lancaster) led the way with 21 points and freshman forward Faith Woodard (Brandon, Fla./Freedom) added 12.
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The Georgetown University women's basketball squad showed resilience time and time again, but in the end it just wasn't enough as the squad fell, 76-72, to the St. John's University Red Storm (11-10, 5-4 BIG EAST) Saturday afternoon at Carnesecca Arena. The Hoyas battled back from 14 points down and came up with some big plays, but eventually lost to drop to 13-10 overall and 4-5 in BIG EAST Conference play.
Butler extended her consecutive double-double streak to eight games following a pair last week. The rookie center tallied 13 points and 14 rebounds at Providence on Wednesday before registering 16 points and 14 boards at Seton Hall on Saturday.
For the week, Butler shot 48.1 percent and added a pair of blocks per contest. Butler maintained her spot atop the BIG EAST rebounding list this season, showing a 13.4 caroms per contest average.
Her seven BIG EAST Freshman of the Week certificates put her in a tie for third with Connecticut's Rebecca Lobo for most all-time. The league record of 10 newcomer awards is held by Connecticut's Maya Moore (2007-08).
White led the Hoyas in scoring in both games last week, averaging 19 points, 12 rebounds. She ranks second in the BIG EAST behind Butler with nine double-doubles on the season.
Leading the way for the Hoyas is White with 16.0 ppg and 9.1 rpg. Butler is second with 14.6 ppg as well as a BIG EAST-leading 13.2 rpg. Sophomore guard Katie McCormick (Leonardtown, Md./St. Mary's Ryken) and Woodard round out those in double figures with 10.8 and 10.0 ppg, respectively.
The team is outrebounding opponents by 9.5 rpg and shooting 42.1 percent on the season from the field.
St. John's made it five wins in a row and eight victories in its last nine games with a 59-52 road triumph over Villanova in BIG EAST action from The Pavilion on Wednesday evening. The Red Storm improved to 13-5 overall and 6-1 in conference play. Junior forward Amber Thompson, who scored a team-high 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting - her fifth time in double figures in the last seven games - to go with six rebounds and a pair of blocks.
Georgetown is 27-24 all-time against the Red Storm with 49 contests coming in BIG EAST Conference play. On the road, the Hoyas are 11-13 all-time. Last year, Georgetown fell, 76-72, at Carnesecca Arena in overtime. Forward Dominique Vitalis (Bloomfield, N.J./Gill St. Bernard's) had a career night with 21 points and 11 boards for her first double-double on the Hilltop, while Sugar Rodgers added a squad-best 29 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The game is scheduled to tip at 6 p.m. ET. Fans can watch live on FOX Sports 1, a channel finder is available on Georgetown's athletic website. Live stats will be available through www.GUHoyas.com.
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Devin Hester, recently released by the Bears, wasn't out of work long, finding work with the Atlanta Falcons.
The return man agreed to a three-year deal with the Falcons, the team announced Thursday.
Hester is 13th in NFL history for all-time kickoff and punt return yardage and the all-time leader in punt returns for touchdowns with a ridiculous 13 scores.
Welcome to Atlanta, @D_Hest23! The Falcons have agreed to terms with WR and returner Devin Hester. #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/hbEfMv6asz— Atlanta_Falcons (@Atlanta_Falcons) March 20, 2014
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The present invention relates to a hydraulically operated underreamer.
This is a tool that is used to enlarge boreholes. Such tools can be used in drilling oil, gas, water and, in mining, drilling of construction holes and wells and also in the formation of shotholes for blasting. An underreamer has two operative states, one closed or collapsed state where the diameter of the tool is sufficiently small to allow movement of the tool in the narrowest part of the borehole, and one opened or partly expanded state where one or more toolholders (arms) with cutters on the ends thereof pivot out from the body of the tool. In this position the borehole is enlarged as the tool is rotated and lowered.
A drilling type underreamer usually is used in conjunction with a drill bit below the underreamer. The drill bit forms the hole to be underreamed at the same time as the underreamer enlarges the hole formed by the bit. Circulation of drilling fluid must be provided to the drill bit to remove cuttings during the drilling operation.
Underreamers of this type usually have hinged arms (toolholders) that have a tendency to break during the drilling operation and must be fished-up or withdrawn from the borehole. The tool has pockets where the arms are situated in the closed state. These pockets have a tendency to be filled with materials from the drilling operation, which makes collapsing of the arms difficult, thereby providing a substantial chance that the underreamer will become caught or hooked in the borehole, and this will lead to severe problems when attempting to remove the tool. Costs also can be considerable. In addition, this type of reamer is very large and heavy and has a complicated structure composed of many parts. Such type of underreamer is, for example, described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,282,941.
The object of the invention is to provide an underreamer that is reliable, stable and without risk of being stuck in the borehole, and that has a simple construction and moderate size.
An essential feature of the underreamer of the invention is that it has over its entire length an outer cylinder that protects all movable parts against earth, stones, etc. The cylinder together with a piston movable therein form a slide valve. The cylinder restricts the length of stroke of the piston, and the weight of the cylinder enables self closing of the reamer. The piston is fixed to a pipe of the same dimension as the drilling pipe. The lower part of the piston forms the upper part of a coupling device for transfer of torsional forces to cutter arms. The arms are fixed to the piston by connecting bars. The lower part of the coupling device is a body with a cross section, e.g. triangular, defined by a plurality of planar surfaces having guide grooves for the arms. It is important for the stability of the underreamer that the cutter support arms can be moved in rectilinear directions. When lowering the reamer into a borehole the support arms will be retracted within the cylinder. When mud is pumped down, the support arms with the cutters will be extended outwardly of the cylinder to a required diameter. The reamer has a locking device which prevents the support arms from being extended outwardly by an impact, push, etc. during lowering into the borehole, and also a locking mechanism for locking of the arms in the operative position. Also important for the stability of the reamer is that it is filled with mud and that a negative cutting angle is used.
Other features of the invention are describe in more detail below with reference to the enclosed drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is an elevation view, partially in longitudinal section, of an underreamer with arms thereof shown in an expanded state;
FIG. 2A is a longitudinal section along the line IIA--IIA in FIG. 1;
FIG. 2B is transverse cross-sectional view taken along line IIB--IIB in FIG. 2A;
FIG. 2C is a transverse cross-sectional view taken along line IIC--IIC in FIG. 2A;
FIG. 2D is a transverse cross-sectional view taken along line IID--IID in FIG. 2A;
FIG. 3A is a partial section of an upper part of the underreamer, shown in a locked position with support ams retracted; and
FIG. 3B is a similar view shown in an open position.
A reamer or underreamer 1 includes four main parts, a cylinder including an outer cylinder 2, a piston 3 slidable in the cylinder, supporting body 4 having grooves, and arms 5 fitted in such grooves. In FIGS. 1 and 2 the reamer is shown with the arms 5 extending outwardly from the grooves. Outer cylinder 2 extends over the whole length of the reamer. The cylinder forms a cover for the reamer and protects the movable parts thereof against damage from the drill cuttings. In the drawings, the cylinder is shown to be formed by two concentrically located cylinders 2, 6, with the inner cylinder 6 having grooves 7 which together with the outer cylinder form channels for transportation of mud inside the cover. Because the cylinder is a double structure, the channels for mud in an easy way can be coated with ceramic abrasion resistant material. Alternatively the cylinder can be a single member having extending therethrough bores for passage of mud. In the lower part of the cylinder there are formed openings 8 through which pass the support arms 5. Mud can pass out through the openings 8. During the reaming operation there is overpressure inside the cylinder.
The upper part of the supporting body 4 for the cutter support arms has a circular outer circumference, and the middle part of the supporting body has in this case a triangular profile 25 because the reamer as shown is equipped with three arms 5 and respective cutters 29.
The piston 3 is connected to a pipe 9 of the same dimension and threads 10 as a drilling pipe. The piston 3 has radial channels 12 which have openings 13 opening into a chamber above the piston for inlet of drilling fluid. The number of channels 12 is determined by operating parameters such as flow, pressure loss, etc.
The lower part of the piston 3 and the support part of body 4 define therebetween a claw coupling 15 for transference of torsional forces. In the drawings the coupling is shown with three "claws", the same number as the number of cutters and arms. This number can be varied. The coupling is in the form of circumferentially spaced recesses, e.g. spector-shaped, in the piston into which extend complementary protrusions 24 of the body 4. Each portion of coupling claw of the piston includes a groove 16 and pin 17 for transference of sliding forces through a respective connecting bar 18 to the respective cutter support arm 5. The grooves 16 in the claws of the piston are parallel to the respective faces of the triangular profile 25.
The upper part of the cylinder forms a slide valve together with the piston 3. The cylinder and the lower part of the claw coupling limits the complete stroke and thereby the expansion or degree of extension of the cutter support arms 5. A smaller deflection of the arms can be obtained by several guide tracks cut in the triangular part of the reamer. The weight of the cylinder facilitates self closing. The cylinder can be moved in the vertical direction relative to the piston under influence of the drilling fluid.
The piston also is equipped with a locking mechanism to prevent the cutter support arms from projecting outwardly should the tool be subjected to an impact or thrust during lowering thereof into a bore hole. The locking mechanism as shown in the drawings includes a locking piston 11 which is influenced by the pressure of the drilling fluid. The locking piston is arranged in the center of the piston 3 of the reamer. Further, the locking mechanism includes bolts 19 that are radially positioned and guided by guide pins 20. The locking mechanism is supported by a spring 21. In the locked position bolts 19 fit in the grooves in the cylinder and the locking piston closes passage of the drilling fluid to the channels 12 (FIG. 3A).
In the operative position, with the cutter support arms 5 extending outwardly, each arm can be locked by a projection arranged at the lower part of the connecting bar 18 fitting into a groove or recess 23.
In each wall of the triangular profile 25 is milled, at a predetermined angle, a groove 26 for the respective cutter support arm 5. The grooves 26 are arranged in such a way that one can choose between positive and negative cutting angles. Both T-grooves, as shown in the drawings, and dovetailed grooves can be used. This construction provides maximum support and imports minimum moments to the cutter support arms. The body 4 includes, below the triangular profile, a lower circular portion. If more support arms are required, the triangular profile 25 can be replaced with a profile with more side faces.
The cutter support arms 5 can be moved in the grooves and are connected to the respective connecting bars 18 by respective pins 28 fitting in grooves 27 in the connecting bars 18. More than half of the total length of each cutter support arm will remain inside the supporting body 4, and thereby there is provided support during a drilling and reaming operation. The cutting tools of cutters 29 are made with reverse cutters where the cutters are plates fixed to the ends of the cutter support arms in grooves. Each cutter is fixed with screws and can be equipped with diamonds, hard metal or ceramic cutter members.
The lower part of the cylinder can be formed for connection to a drill bit. In FIG. 1 the underreamer is shown with a lower conical portion 30 fixed both to the cylinder and to the body 4 and having threads 31 for fastening to a drilling pipe or drill bit. The lower part of body 4 has therein channels 32 for passage of drilling mud from the underreamer to the drill bit.
When the reamer is suspended by a drilling pipe connected to pipe 9, then the cylinder 2 will move by gravity downwardly relative to piston 3 and the end cover of the cylinder 2 will abut piston 3 as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B. The cutter support arms 5 will be retracted and be within the reamer structure.
When drilling mud is pumped through the pipe 9 the mud will force the locking piston 11 downwardly and the bolts 19 will be forced out of grooves in the cylinder wall by pins 20 (FIG. 3B). This opens the passage of drilling mud through the channels 12. The mud will exit through the openings 13 and lift the cylinder 2 relative to piston 3, also lifting elements 24, 25 until the two parts 15, 24 of the claw coupling are in complete contact with each other.
Because the cutter support arms 5 are connected to the piston 3 by connecting bars 18, the support arms will be caused to slide in grooves 26 and will project outwardly through openings 8. The projections 22 on the connecting bars will slide into the grooves or recesses 23 and lock the support arms in position. When the underreamer is in operative position, there will be communication between the space 33 and the channels 7 in the cylinder wall. Drilling mud then will pass through the channels 7 and wash the cutter support arms. A part of the drilling mud will pass through channels 32 to a drill bit.
When the underreamer is to be moved out of the bore hole the supply of drilling mud is stopped. The drilling mud will pour out through the channels and through leak holes. A leak hole 34, is provided for emptying of the space 33. When the drill bit is drawn up the piston 3 will slide upwardly relative ot cylinder 2 until the top of the piston abuts the top of the cylinder, and the cutter support arms will be retracted into the cylinder body. The locking piston then will close the further passage of drilling mud into the reamer.
A reamer filled with drilling mud and combined with the use of a negative cutting angle will counteract vibrations and provide stable cutting conditions. The rectilinear movement of the cutter support arms promotes stability.
The operator would be able to notice whether the cutter support arms are in the opened state by observing whether the drilling mud is circulating.
By this construction there is obtained a reamer with good stability. Of importance for good stability is the use of cutter support arms that move rectilinearly and that the reamer is employed with a negative cutting angle. By this construction it is possible to prevent the reamer from being stuck in the bore hole when the reamer is pulled upwardly therein. It is easy to change the cutters and to install spare parts. The underreamer is of small height, low weight and includes fewer parts than reamers presently in use. All movable parts are protected from stones and sand by the outer cylinder and by the over pressure maintained inside the cylinder.
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|International Classification
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|European Classification
|Jun 28, 1988
Owner name: NORSK HYDRO A.S., BYGDOY ALLE 2, 0257 OSLO 2, NORW
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MSU men and women's track and field teams ended the season ranked in the top 15 in the USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Program of the Year Standings, as announced by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
The plight of the pollinator
With bee populations in startling decline, the Michigan Pollinator Initiative, an effort spearheaded by Michigan State University, will work to solve many of the issues facing the state's pollinator populations.
Generosity of local farmer creates national impact
Harold and Edythe Marshall's gift of their 300-acre farm to MSU has been a major boon to understanding the ecology of new biofuel crops, producing research results with national impact by scientists at MSU's Kellogg Biological Station.
MSU High 5: June 18, 2015
Here's today's MSU High 5 - a morning hello and the fastest way to get you up to speed with what's happening at MSU.
Haters Gonna Hate
Guess what? Once again, I got nothing. This time I can't blame a cold office, a wasp sting, a sore knee or something in my eye. I might still be overworked and need a vacation. I actually might be able to blame the fact that my building is literally shaking right now while they do something with massive machinery outside my window. (That or they're filming the next Jurassic Park on campus.) The reason or blame doesn't really matter because the truth is I am absolutely scattered and unfocused. I've got a million things rambling around in my head, but can't seem to make any of them line up to make any sense. Yet, here I sit at my computer once again trying to turn my words into something readable. In true Spartan fashion, I refuse to give up! I'll eventually fill a page and hope people don't hate it. As the saying goes, "...you can't please all of the people all of the time." Ain't that the truth. And when people aren't pleased or question you, they usually have no problem letting you know. Speaking of that, quick shout out to some of my readers...I really do know that I have more than nothing and aren't truly bothered when I get writer's block. I also actually really do climb 99 steps to only a fourth floor - it's an old building with very high ceilings. And I'm not really all that upset when I can't find my keys - it was just a good way to illustrate what I was trying to say and I like the purse I have.
Andrew Christlieb: Taking a large-scale step
Large data is coming up everywhere within science these days. The problem is, the data sets are growing in size faster than our computing technology is growing. Further, the use of computational modeling as a technique to investigate the world around us has become a critical third leg of science, after experimentation and analysis. As a result, computational science has developed into a discipline in its own right.
Era of discovery begins with groundbreaking of new MSU research center
A new era of medical discovery began this morning, as ground was broken for the MSU Grand Rapids Research Center.
Kateri Salk: Little Fish Girl Grown Up
Growing up, my parents called me a fish. Given the choice, I would have spent more of my Minnesota summers in the water than out of it. The lakes I experienced as a child held so much wonder: the cool feel against my skin, the creatures that called that water home, and a distinct impression that these systems held secret meaning about the wider world.
MSU golf center to be named in honor of Lasch family
Helping to ensure the future success of the MSU golf program, Richard W. "Rick" and Suzanne Lasch of East Lansing have made a $2 million gift that will be used for the construction of a new men's and women's golf center.
MSU board adopts budget guidelines, sets tuition
MSU's Board of Trustees today adopted budget guidelines for the 2015-16 academic year that call for a tuition increase of 2.7 percent for in-state undergraduate students.
MSU osteopathic med student first to be selected for NIH scholar program
College of Osteopathic Medicine student Matthew Watson was selected to be a member of the National Institutes of Health Medical Research Scholars Program.
MSU faculty earn distinguished professor title
Ten MSU professors have been named University Distinguished Professors in recognition of their achievements in the classroom, laboratory and community.
Trustees approve tobacco-free ordinance for all campus property
MSU's Board of Trustees has approved a tobacco-free ordinance, a move that will go into effect Aug. 15, 2016.